No swim advisory placed at Venice Beach lifted

VENICE, Fla. — A no swim advisory that was placed at a beach in Sarasota County on Thursday has been lifted, health officials say. 

Residents and visitors can now return to swimming or participate in other water sports at Venice Beach, the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County said in a news release Saturday afternoon. 

"The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County monitors water quality weekly at 16 sites along Sarasota’s 34 miles of beaches," the news release reads. "The intent of this program is to provide county residents and visitors with accurate, up-to-date information on the water quality at our beaches. 

Those who are planning to head to the beach sometime soon are encouraged by health officials to check the latest reports on different beach conditions. You can do so by clicking here. 

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